Fonda Specialty Care
607 Queen Street, Fonda, IA 50540 · (712) 288-4441
Non profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Fonda Specialty Care has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 0 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 18, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 18, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 21, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 21, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.November 20, 2023 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.33 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.34 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.1% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 41 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Laurens Care Center Laurens · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Algona Manor Care Center Algona · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Algona Algona · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley Vue Care Center Armstrong · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Bancroft Bancroft · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Fonda Specialty Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.